Faces of Black Excellence.
A recurring editorial honoring the Black business owners, storytellers, and community builders whose work makes The Movement possible. They don't wait for permission — they build the door.
Anthony "Spark Plug" Thomas
“I put Black excellence on the cover so the next generation grows up seeing what's possible. Every business owner I feature is proof that we build, we win, and we uplift each other.”
Anthony "Spark Plug" Thomas is the publisher of People You Need To Know, a premier Atlanta business guide dedicated to spotlighting Black entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders. Through cover features, editorial storytelling, and a network of trusted business owners, Spark Plug has spent years turning local excellence into national visibility — proving that when we tell our own stories, we control our own narrative.
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